2010 Toyota Prius Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 274
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 274 stored complaint records:
- 33 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 34 records
- brake pedal · 16 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- hybrid system · 9 records
- suddenly accelerated · 9 records
- unintended acceleration · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 204 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Since purchasing my 2010 prius in august, i have experienced multiple episodes of car feeling as if it were suddenly accelerating when going over bumps, potholes or other irregularities in the road. I believe when this happens i often already have my foot on the brake, but i find myself having to slam the brake on harder to prevent what is at least a strong sensation of the car "taking off". Feels just like when…
ODI 10304861
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. During brake application while making a left turn onto a gravel road , the vehicle surged forward. Identical failures occurred three times. The dealer was contacted and they stated that they did not have any reports of the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The failure mileage was 2800. The current mileage was 6000. Updated 01/29/10 *bf updated 01/29/10.
ODI 10297509
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
On 8-21-09, i took delivery on a 2010 toyota prius hybrid. Since taking delivery, i have experienced intermittent ,momentary ,unintended acceleration and intermittent,momentary loss of braking. On 1-10-10, i took it in for the 5000 mile maintenance check, but did not tell the dealer my problems ,because i thought the car was still in a "breaking in" period and would resolve itself. But when i heard today 2-4-10,…
ODI 10305627
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2010 toyota prius on 8/26/09. The car would accelerate when i stepped on the brake to slow the car down at a stop sign or red light. I brought the car to plaza toyota on 12/23/09 after this occurred more than 50 times. Toyota told me that there was nothing wrong with my car and i'm the 1st one to complain about this problem. On the receipt (r/o # 6311675/1) from this visit, toyota stated," tom the…
ODI 10304935
Control Unit/Module · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving 10 mph over railroad tracks engaging the brake pedal the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated. The failure occurred intermittently; therefore, when she took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, she did not mention the failure. She will take the vehicle back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 4 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10305695
Vehicle Speed Control
When backing up, the car will, on occasion, automatically accelerate excessively. This causes the driver to need to step aggressively on the brake in order to control the car. This cycle of "race and brake" continues until our need to reverse is complete. Once we are in drive there is no further problem. This has occurred about six times since we purchased the car in late july. It has most often occurred when it is…
ODI 10317135
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. While driving over large and small speed bumps the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a consequence his risk for serious injury and crash were increased. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 1,000. Updated 09/14/09 *bf the consumer stated on 6 separate occasions , with 2…
ODI 10281512
Vehicle Speed Control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) february 15, 2010 at 3:29 pm i spoke to [xxx] at toyota [redacted] about problems i've experienced with my 2010 prius. I told her about the cruise control danger, where the car had been going along nicely on cruise, but suddenly rapidly accelerated when, on august 11, 2009, i was on the trip between new jersey and illinois…
ODI 10313512
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
I have experienced two problems with my 2010 prius v that i purchased last summer. First, on approximately 6-8 occasions, my car has not stopped immediately when i applied the brakes. This occurred 3-4 times when i approached a stop sign on a road between my home and church. The surface of the road approaching the stop sign had been scraped and roughened to get ready for re-paving. As i approached and applied the…
ODI 10307891
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden unintended acceleration, momentarily loses braking when it goes over uneven roads, potholes ..etc. Occurs several times a day. *tr
ODI 10305460
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated when depressing the brakes to stop the vehicle it is grabbing and jerking. While using the vehicle's speed control upon setting it the vehicle would accelerate, but when the brakes are applied the vehcile would operate normally. The contact stated that he monitors the failures. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer.the failure mileage 6,200.
ODI 10304467
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2010 prius has had these problems, which are not being addressed by toyota. 1)gas pedal stopped working at all on two occasions going 20-30 miles an hour. Had to pull over, turn car off, restart it. Then it worked. Hasn't happened again. 2)cruise control is very difficult to stop with brake. This is consistent. I have stopped using the cruise control because it has almost caused me to rear end another vehicle on…
ODI 10318514
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The vehicle accelerated on its own while driving 30 mph, when the contact attempted to stop at an intersection. The failure occurred six times. The driver stated that when the failure occurred they were unable to stop the vehicle. The toyota dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure has occurred for over 9 months. The contact has not received a…
ODI 10316862
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a toyota 2010 prius. I complained to the dealership where i bought my car in july at my first service/oil change about a sudden surge in speed while driving over bumpy surfaces. I presented them with internet information i had copied from consumers having the same problem but they would not take them from me. They serviced the car, drove it and returned it to me saying they found no problems and that i was the…
ODI 10308390
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2010 toyota prius. Approximately 10 times since i bought the car in july 2009 it has jolted forward while i am applying the brakes when i drive over a pothole or bump in the road. *tr
ODI 10304799
Vehicle Speed Control
The braking system temporarily disengages when hitting a bump, manhole, gravel, etc. Causing car to lunge forward. Toyota of napervilee told me that some lunging is to be expected. It is scary when this problem occurs because you have no control of the brakes. I'm concerned that it may result in a future accident. *tr
ODI 10304281
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota prius. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph and engaging the brake pedal, the vehicle briefly accelerated on its own and the brakes malfunctioned. The failure has occurred 10 times since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer was contacted and they stated that was a safety feature. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10305293
Service Brakes, Electric · Vehicle Speed Control
While applying the brakes to slow down or to come to a stop, if the car hits a bump, pothole or the like, the brakes release momentarily, causing the car?s momentum to continue forward longer/further than you would normally expect or want. This is especially dangerous when coming to a stop at a new york city pedestrian crosswalk or trying to slow down with a car close in front of you. I brought the car into the…
ODI 10290332
Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota prius 2010, sudden surge of power, when slowing or braking to come to a stop. Extremely dangerous in traffic or when parking. Have reported to toyota, who claimed no knowledge of prius's having this default. Another said this was a common function of the hybrids. Recent service dept. Claimed checked but found no evidence. This problem happens intermittently. Because we know of this problem, are extra…
ODI 10304700
Vehicle Speed Control
I saw an article about the 2010 prius lunging when hitting a bump or pothole. I own one and have had the experience on more than 1 occasion. *tr
ODI 10304428
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2010 toyota prius iii, purchased december 2009 from dch brunswick toyota, north brunswick, nj 08902 i experienced atleast 3 different incidents of the following, sometimes at the same spot on a road - when braking, if a pothole or bump in the road is hit, the car seemingly jerks forward/accelerates for a split second. *tr
ODI 10304585
Vehicle Speed Control
I bought at 2010 prius on 12/26/09 from the very beginning intermittently when i go to stop the car won't stop (my chest tighten) its as if the back of the car is being pushed forward even though you have your foot on the brake. You a get a hesitation and then the car stops. My husband said it was the traction control i was not use to it.but the traction control light does not come on. Its is getting harder and…
ODI 10306457
Control Unit/Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Brake failure on our 2010 prius. *jb updated 02/17/10 *bf the consumer also stated he experienced sudden acceleration. Updated 03/05/10
ODI 10306050
Brake Lights · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
S10 appropriate handling re 2010 toyota prius safety complaints. *tgw the consumer stated the cruise control does not immediately cancel, controlling the throttle under light braking. This allowed the vehicle to accelerate up a hill while the consumer was simultaneously applying the brakes. The brake lights did not come on under light braking and the brakes did not work when braking over rough surfaces such as…
ODI 10320871